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L459 GOL

1994 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

White Diesel 2870cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

228,721 mi
Last recorded228,721 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2006
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz Sprinter185,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL459 GOL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,870cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2006 228,721 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

propshaft defective

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?

Based on 4,037,050 MOT tests across 408,496 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
10,964
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
408,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175,127
position lamp(s) not working 92,747
Registration plate lamp not working 78,072
Brake pipe excessively corroded 69,976
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,847
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L459 GOL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in White with a 2,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 185,186 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sprinter fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 175,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L459 GOL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sprinter typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L459 GOL registered?

L459 GOL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 19 April 1994.

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